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January 2nd
186 Notable deaths
Werner Leimgruber
Swiss footballer (1934–2025).
Born September 2nd, 1934 in Basel.
Died January 2nd, 2025 at 90 years old [ref]
Rudolf Szanwald
Austrian association football player (1931-2013).
Born July 6th, 1931 in Vienna.
Died January 2nd, 2013 at 81 years old in Vienna.
Edward Toms
British sprinter.
Born December 11th, 1899 in London Borough of Hillingdon.
Died January 2nd, 1971 at 71 years old in Wareham.
Francesc Antich Oliver
Spanish politician.
Born November 28th, 1958 in Caracas.
Died January 2nd, 2025 at 66 years old in Mallorca (cancer). [ref]
József Sákovics
Hungarian fencer and coach.
Born July 26th, 1927 in Budapest.
Died January 2nd, 2009 at 81 years old in Budapest. [ref]
Nikolay Puzanov
Russian biathlete.
Born April 7th, 1938 in Kyshtym.
Died January 2nd, 2008 at 69 years old in Saint Petersburg.
Arpád Račko
Slovak sculptor.
Born July 17th, 1930 in Szolnok. [ref]
Died January 2nd, 2015 at 84 years old in Košice.
Jean de Madre
Polo player.
Born September 17th, 1862 in Meudon.
Died January 2nd, 1934 at 71 years old in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
Léon Johnson
Sport shooter (1876-1943).
Born February 29th, 1876 in Nice.
Died January 2nd, 1943 at 66 years old in 8th arrondissement of Paris.
Carl Silfverstrand
Gymnast.
Born October 9th, 1885 in Helsingborg.
Died January 2nd, 1975 at 89 years old in Helsingborg.
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